The completion of Kribi’s deep-water port fifteen years ago wasn’t just an infrastructural milestone—it ignited a national debate about Cameroon’s economic future. Once a quiet fishing village, Mboro now anchors one of Central Africa’s most strategic maritime hubs, reshaping livelihoods, trade corridors, and public expectations about what comes next. FromContinue Reading
The United Kingdom has escalated its immigration controls by adding Senegal to a list of nine West African nations now requiring airport transit visas. Even passengers merely connecting through British airports—without entering the country—must obtain and present this consular document. The rule, enacted with minimal transition period, reshapes travel dynamicsContinue Reading
The West African nation is at a crossroads. As stakeholders demand accountability, Côte d’Ivoire faces mounting pressure over its radio frequency management strategies. What sparked the public outcry? Who stands to gain—and lose—from these decisions? And crucially, what happens now that the AIGF’s latest announcement has thrown the sector intoContinue Reading
The fanfare surrounding Ibrahim Traoré’s declaration that nearly 300 armored vehicles have rolled out of Burkinabè workshops since November 2025 has given way to a far more uncomfortable conversation. What was presented as a landmark of national engineering is now at the center of a widening public argument about credibility,Continue Reading
The implementation of the mutual recognition agreement under the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program is reshaping how Benin’s certified companies approach the Chinese market. This customs framework creates a dedicated channel for local businesses that meet strict compliance standards, giving them streamlined access to one of the world’s largest consumerContinue Reading
A legacy of scarcity: life in Niger’s northern communities The official narrative from Niamey often highlights new energy projects and rising national capacity, but for those living in the northern regions of Niger, the daily struggle for water and electricity tells a different story. For two months, residents in Agadez,Continue Reading
Public outrage and corporate fallout are growing at an unprecedented rate after shocking revelations surfaced about the alleged smuggling network operating within Air Senegal. The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has launched a sweeping investigation into allegations that members of the airline’s cabin crew facilitated the transport of illicit goodsContinue Reading
When Benin’s government put its name to a fresh €544,042 contribution for UNAIDS operations in the country across 2026-2027, the signature ceremony in New York drew more than the usual diplomatic pleasantries. Coming amid mounting global anxiety over health financing, the move triggered immediate reactions, fresh debate about African self-relianceContinue Reading
Benin’s €15M port training push sparks mixed reactions as details remain scarce Cotonou faces a wave of uncertainty and optimism after Luxembourg pledged €15 million (9.8 billion FCFA) to revamp port-related vocational training. The CAP-PORT initiative aims to empower unemployed youth and women, yet critical questions about implementation timelines andContinue Reading
As the school year opens in Burkina Faso, a troubling social reality confronts many families. Official figures show that the state’s salaried civil service workforce declined from 204,310 in 2021 to 202,393 in 2025, a reduction of 1,917 agents over four years. The 2025 breakdown is as follows: 140,438 men;Continue Reading
Yaoundé is taking measured steps to assess Libya’s bold proposal for a direct air route between Tripoli and Cameroon’s capital. Following a high-level meeting on September 23, 2026, between Cameroonian Transport Minister Jean Ernest Masséna Ngallè Bibehè and Libya’s chargé d’affaires Adel Shawi, the government has moved swiftly to setContinue Reading
The JNIM says it took full control of several Burkinabè militia positions in Silmossin, near the town of Dédougou, on the evening of Friday, 25 September 2026. The claim lands in a context where the jihadist group keeps announcing operations against Burkinabè forces and the Volunteers for the Defence ofContinue Reading